Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| Hip Belt | removable | |
| Sternum Strap | Y | |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Ripstop Polyester w/ TPU Coating | 8.7-oz 300-denier |
Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack and Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; No on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; Top on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 15in on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 9 accept only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L carries 4L more than the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack (26L vs. 30L), while the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the better call.